Africa-An Introduction. What are Africa’s major climates? Steppe- The Sahel (semi-desert) is shrinking daily from desertification becoming part of the.

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Africa-An Introduction

What are Africa’s major climates? Steppe- The Sahel (semi-desert) is shrinking daily from desertification becoming part of the Sahara Desert Desert- The greatest areas of desert are found in Africa. Tropical Savanna- Endangered animals such as elephants and lions graze in these grasslands which experience wet and dry seasons Tropical Rainforest- Hot, humid climate with daily rainfall. The forests are experiencing deforestation.

Name the climates!

How many countries are there in Sub-Saharan Africa? There are 50! 50

Describe Africa’s topography…

What is Africa’s tallest mountain peak?

What is the Great Rift Valley?

Which European Nations Ruled Africa?

Where do most Africans live?

Where are the diamonds?